Les Gauloises bleues (1969)
The harsh life of a troubled young man provides the basis of this grim French tragedy that begins when the fellow stops into a shop to buy a pack of the title cigarettes. There he meets a pretty shop girl with whom he falls in love and eventually marries. It was a foolish choice, for the two cannot get along and constantly fight. Things get worse when the husband resumes his criminal activities and gets caught. The two are about to divorce when the woman gets pregnant. The time comes for their baby to be born and while sitting in the waiting room, the husband reflects upon his past activities, which are revealed via flashback.
Director: Michel Cournot
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 93 min
Release Date: June 7, 1969
Cast
- Annie Girardot - La mère
- Jean-Pierre Kalfon - Ivan à 30 ans
- Nella Bielski - Jeanne
- Bruno Cremer - Le père
- Georges Demestre - Ivan à 6 ans
- Anne Wiazemsky - L'infirmière
- Tanya Lopert - La Mort
- Karina Gondy - L'assistante sociale
- Henri Garcin - L'ambulancier rabatteur
- Tsilla Chelton - La directrice
Screenplay
Music: Krzysztof Penderecki
Cinematography: Alain Levent
Editing: Agnès Guillemot
Production: Les Productions Artistes Associés, Les Films 13, Les Films Ariane
Country: France
Language: Français
Original Language: fr
More Films by Director: Michel Cournot
More Films in Genre: Drama
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Les Gauloises bleues about?
- The harsh life of a troubled young man provides the basis of this grim French tragedy that begins when the fellow stops into a shop to buy a pack of the title cigarettes. There he meets a pretty shop girl with whom he falls in love and eventually marries. It was a foolish choice, for the two cannot get along and constantly fight. Things get worse when the husband resumes his criminal activities and gets caught. The two are about to divorce when the woman gets pregnant. The time comes for their baby to be born and while sitting in the waiting room, the husband reflects upon his past activities, which are revealed via flashback.
- Who directed Les Gauloises bleues?
- Les Gauloises bleues was directed by Michel Cournot.
- Who stars in Les Gauloises bleues?
- Les Gauloises bleues stars Annie Girardot, Jean-Pierre Kalfon, Nella Bielski, Bruno Cremer, Georges Demestre, Anne Wiazemsky.
- How long is Les Gauloises bleues?
- Les Gauloises bleues has a runtime of 1h 33m (93 minutes).
- What genre is Les Gauloises bleues?
- Les Gauloises bleues is a Drama film.
- Where was Les Gauloises bleues produced?
- Les Gauloises bleues was produced in France.